Rule nr 3: should race results be allowed in topic title - StrawPoll
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What is your opinion? Vote now: Yes, No

Yesterday, a discussion about race results in thread titles became quite heated, so I decided to lock the thread.

Personally, spoilers don’t bother me. If I can’t watch a race live, I stay off my phone entirely until I’ve caught up. Since results are everywhere: TV, radio, and all over social media, avoiding them is usually up to the individual.

The current spoiler rule was originally implemented by three moderators (myself included) as the community grew. However, I am now the only active mod left, and I don’t want to be the sole person deciding whether to change this policy. Even if we change the rule, there’s always a chance someone will post a result in their excitement, and I won’t always be available to remove it immediately.

I’ve created a poll to let the community decide. It will remain open until this Thursday:

https://strawpoll.com/bVg8BLRQ3yY

PS: I understand that disagreements can get intense, but please keep the conversation respectful. There’s enough negativity in the world already, let’s keep this community a positive place.

Edit: the results are in!

Rule number 3 will not be adjusted. Thanks for voting everyone!

  • bob@feddit.uk
    51·
    22 days ago

    I don’t understand how its easier for moderators. Your second point is a ridiculous indication of how lazy our society is. And the third point seems strange, I don’t think this community is set up in a bid to attract fans. Its a place for discussion.

    • Coelacanth@feddit.nu
      2·
      22 days ago

      It’s easier for moderators because if you forbid something you add pressure to enforce that rule. Right now if someone creates a post that spoils the race winner the moderators don’t have to do anything. If you forbid those titles, then the moderators have to police it and delete those posts or change their titles. That is more work.

      The other points were definitely reaching, I am just trying to see both sides of the argument. For the record, I am in favour of omitting race winners from the post titles. But since there is a discussion around it I was trying to look for any possible benefits of using the full spoiling name in the title.